Primary Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis of the Extrahepatic Bile Duct Occurring in an Adult Patient

abstract：BACKGROUND:Brugada syndrome is a disease characterized by a specific electrocardiographic pattern and an increased risk of sudden cardiac death. We present this case with the updated literature to emphasise the need to consider the diagnosis of Brugada syndrome in patients admitted to the emergency ward with sudden car...

journal_title：Balkan medical journal

authors： Yakut K,Erdoğan İ,Varan B,Atar İ

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:We investigated whether determination IL-6, IL-8, IL-1beta and TNF-alpha at baseline, total protein C (PC) levels at time of admission and 48 hours after initiation could complement the Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation (APACHE) II scoring system to identify patients with sepsis, severe sepsis or...

journal_title：Balkan medical journal

authors： Kartal ED,Karkaç E,Gülbaş Z,Alpat SN,Erben N,Colak E

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Scoring systems are useful to inform the patients about the success and complication rates of the operation prior the surgery. Aims:To determine the applicability of the popular scoring systems (Guy’s, stone size, tract length, obstruction, number of involved calices, and essence/stone density and Clinical ...

journal_title：Balkan medical journal

authors： Akçay M,Tosun M,Gevher F,Kalkan S,Ersöz C,Kayalı Y,Tepeler A

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Presacral teratomas are usually observed in the first two decades of life and have a 50-67% incidence of malignant transformation. Surgery is the treatment of choice. CASE REPORT:Here, we report the case of 24-year-old female with chronic urinary retention after surgery for a presacral teratoma. CONCLUSION...

journal_title：Balkan medical journal

authors： Uğurlucan FG,Iyibozkurt AC,Karamustafaoğlu B,Keyif B,Eken MK,Yalçın O

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Oral immunotherapy for cow’s milk allergy is an effective treatment option because of its ability to increase the threshold for clinical reactions. Aims:To present our experience of oral immunotherapy for cow’s milk allergy in the pediatric allergy outpatient clinic, and to evaluate the long-term efficacy o...

journal_title：Balkan medical journal

authors： Demir E,Ciğerci Günaydın N,Gülen F,Tanaç R

更新日期：2020-10-23 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Haematopoietic stem cell transplantation is a curative treatment option for many haematological disorders. Infection following haematopoietic stem cell transplantation is one of the major causes of mortality. AIMS:To investigate the outcomes of early cessation of empirical antibiotic treatment per protocol ...

journal_title：Balkan medical journal

authors： Kaya AH,Tekgündüz E,Duygu F,Koca D,Bekdemir F,Batgi H,Ulu Uncu B,Yiğenoğlu TN,Dal MS,Çakar Kızıl M,Altuntaş F

更新日期：2017-04-05 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Using innovative and scientific methods increases the rate of quitting in smokers. Short message service (SMS) is a communication tool widely used and well integrated in many people's daily lives. To increase adherence to appointments in smoking cessation clinics (SCC), it is thought that increased complianc...

journal_title：Balkan medical journal

authors： Önür ST,Uysal MA,İliaz S,Yurt S,Bahadır A,Hattatoğlu DG,Ortaköylü MG,Bağcı BA,Chousein EG

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Chronic kidney diseases are known to influence nitric oxide metabolites (NOx) and asymmetric dimethylarginine (ADMA), though the exact mechanism is still poorly understood. AIMS:The purpose of the present study was to examine eNOS Glu298Asp gene polymorphism, plasma NOx and ADMA concentration in subjects wi...

journal_title：Balkan medical journal

authors： İlhan N,Ateş K,İlhan N,Kaman D,Çeliker H

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Clinically, amyopathic dermatomyositis is a clinically distinct subgroup of dermatomyositis characterised by unique dermatological manifestations without muscle involvement. Clinically, amyopathic dermatomyositis is frequently associated with interstitial lung disease, which usually has a rapidly progressive...

journal_title：Balkan medical journal

authors： Lim JU,Kang HS,Kim YH,Kim TJ

更新日期：2017-08-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Many studies focusing on the effects of local anaesthetics on QT intervals have been performed, but the articles evaluating the relationship between thoracic epidural anaesthesia combined with general anaesthesia and QT parameters are very limited. AIMS:We aimed to compare the effects of bupivacaine and rop...

journal_title：Balkan medical journal

authors： Güven O,Sazak H,Alagöz A,Savkılıoğlu E,Demirbaş CS,Yıldız A,Karabulut E

更新日期：2013-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) polymorphisms have recently raised the interest as a possible thrombophilic factors. AIMS:We aimed to assess the frequency of the methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) C677T and A1298C polymorphisms in idiopathic venous thromboembolism (VTE) in a Romanian po...

journal_title：Balkan medical journal

authors： Hotoleanu C,Trifa A,Popp R,Fodor D

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Perception of acoustic details in the speech signal is important for speech sound development. The medial olivocochlear pathway, a part of the auditory efferent system, plays a role in stimulus-related control of the cochlea. One clinical tool to evaluate medial olivocohlear activity, which is thought to imp...

journal_title：Balkan medical journal

authors： Yılmaz Ş,Taş M,Bulut E

更新日期：2020-12-07 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In order to determine the presence or absence of a certain disease, multiple diagnostic tests may be necessary. Performance of these tests can be sequentially evaluated. AIMS:The aim of the study is to determine the contribution of the test in each step, in reducing diagnostic uncertainty when multiple test...

journal_title：Balkan medical journal

authors： Arslan U,Karaağaoğlu AE,Akkaya N,Cağırankaya LB,Kansu AÖ,Kansu H

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:After resection, specimens are subjected to formalin fixation during histological processing. This procedure can result in tissue shrinkage, with the amount of shrinkage related to tissue composition and tissue type. AIMS:To evaluate the shrinkage of nasal mucosa and cartilage tissue and compare differences...

journal_title：Balkan medical journal

authors： Kansu L,Aydın E,Akkaya H,Avcı S,Akalın N

更新日期：2017-09-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Recently, accumulated research has found that the expression of telomerase activity (TA) was associated with colorectal cancer (CRC) advancement, whereas the TA prognostic effect in CRC patients is still controversial. AIMS:To investigate relationships between TA and CRC clinicopathological parameters. STU...

journal_title：Balkan medical journal

authors： Xie XC,Ge LY,Lai H,Qiu H,Tang F,Qin YZ

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Double-J stents are widely used in urology practice, and removal of these stents can sometimes be forgotten. AIMS:To investigate whether indwelling time of double-J stent can predict which treatment modality is required for removal of the stent from the body. STUDY DESIGN:A multicentre, retrospective obser...

journal_title：Balkan medical journal

authors： Polat H,Yücel MÖ,Utangaç MM,Benlioğlu C,Gök A,Çift A,Kalyenci B,Lök U,Gülaçtı U

更新日期：2017-08-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Carriers of structural chromosomal rearrangements such as Robertsonian or reciprocal translocations have an increased risk of spontaneous abortion and producing offspring with genetic abnormalities. CASE REPORT:We report a man with balanced chromosomal translocations located at 6p22, and 7q22. His wife has ...

journal_title：Balkan medical journal

authors： Resim S,Kadıoğlu A,Akman T,Bayrak AG,Efe E

更新日期：2013-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:The ideal prophylaxis duration for transrectal ultrasonography-guided prostate biopsy is incompletely defined. Aims:To compare the infectious complications of transrectal ultrasonography-guided prostate biopsy with and without extended antibiotic prophylaxis. The secondary aim was to evaluate the risk facto...

journal_title：Balkan medical journal

authors： Kalkanlı A,Gezmiş CT,Özkan A,Çilesiz NC,Yanaral F,Aydın M,Tandoğdu Z

更新日期：2018-09-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In women with endometrial hyperplasia, there is a risk for co-existent endometrial cancer when patients are subjected to immediate surgical treatment. AIMS:The aim of this study was to investigate the frequency of endometrial cancer and the accuracy of frozen section analysis at the time of hysterectomy amo...

journal_title：Balkan medical journal

authors： Boyraz G,Başaran D,Salman MC,Özgül N,Yüce K

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Morphologically congenital sensorineural hearing loss can be investigated under two categories. The majority of congenital hearing loss causes (80%) are membranous malformations. Here, the pathology involves inner ear hair cells. There is no gross bony abnormality and, therefore, in these cases high-resolution compute...

journal_title：Balkan medical journal

authors： Sennaroğlu L,Bajin MD

更新日期：2017-09-29 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is associated with increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. We aimed to investigate the matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) level and MMP-9 gene polymorphism in sleep apnea patients with or without cardiovascular disease. STUDY DESIGN:Case-control study. MATER...

journal_title：Balkan medical journal

authors： Yüksel M,Kuzu-Okur H,Velioğlu-Öğünç A,Pelin Z

更新日期：2013-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Incarcerated inguinal hernia is a commonly encountered urgent surgical condition, and tension-free repair is a well-established method for the treatment of non-complicated cases. However, due to the risk of prosthetic material-related infections, the use of mesh in the repair of strangulated or incarcerated ...

journal_title：Balkan medical journal

authors： Tatar C,Tüzün İS,Karşıdağ T,Kızılkaya MC,Yılmaz E

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To investigate possible mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) mutations in patients with Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON) in order to provide a precise diagnosis and genetic counseling. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Between 1982 and 2007, ten patients were clinically diagnosed with LHON and six of these patients agreed...

journal_title：Balkan medical journal

authors： Gürkan H,Ozal SA,Esgin H

更新日期：2012-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Osborn wave, typically associated with hypothermia, is currently referred to as one of the J wave syndromes due to its clinical potential to develop lethal cardiac arrhythmia; it may rarely be observed in a non-hypothermic setting such as cannabis abuse. CASE REPORT:In this paper, we presented two young cas...

journal_title：Balkan medical journal

authors： Yalçın M,Aparcı M,Eroğlu M,Işılak Z,Özmen N

更新日期：2017-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:There is only limited information about the cost-effectiveness of drug-eluting stents compared with bare-metal stents in Turkey. Aims:To evaluate bare-metal and drug-eluting stents used in the treatment of coronary artery disease from the perspective of the reimbursement institution with cost-effectiveness ...

journal_title：Balkan medical journal

authors： Işıkçelik F,Ağırbaş İ,Tulunay Kaya C

更新日期：2019-08-22 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Implant-based breast reconstruction after mastectomy has recently been reported to be the preferred type of surgery among breast-specific surgeons and plastic surgeons. AIMS:To explore the significant clinicopathological factors associated with long-term outcome related to local recurrences of the nipple am...

journal_title：Balkan medical journal

authors： Özkurt E,Tükenmez M,Güven E,Çelet Özden B,Öner G,Müslümanoğlu M,İğci A,Özmen V,Küçücük S,Cabioğlu N

更新日期：2018-01-20 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hemifacial spasm is a sudden, involuntary and synchronous spasm of the facial muscles. The most frequent cause of this condition is compression of the facial nerves due to vascular pathologies. The most commonly used method of treatment is Botulinum toxin injection. However, the gold standard treatment is su...

journal_title：Balkan medical journal

authors： Erol O,Aydın E

更新日期：2016-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this invited review article, I present a translational perspective and overview of our research on auditory hallucinations in schizophrenia at the University of Bergen, Norway, with a focus on the neuronal mechanisms underlying the phenomenology of experiencing "hearing voices". An auditory verbal hallucination (i....

journal_title：Balkan medical journal

authors： Hugdahl K

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：Background:Pericardial effusion in chronic hypoxemic lung diseases, such as Obstructive Sleep Apnea syndrome, usually occurs after the development of severe pulmonary arterial hypertension. However, data about the frequency of pericardial effusions in Obstructive Sleep Apnea syndrome without pulmonary arterial hyperten...

journal_title：Balkan medical journal

authors： Manov EI,Pencheva VP,Runev NM,Naydenov SN,Petrova DS,Georgiev OB

更新日期：2018-05-29 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pulmonary arterial hypertension secondary to untreated left-to-right shunt defects leads to increased pulmonary blood flow, endothelial dysfunction, increased pulmonary vascular resistance, vascular remodelling, neointimal and plexiform lesions. Some recent studies have shown that inflammation has an importa...

journal_title：Balkan medical journal

authors： Karakurt C,Başpınar O,Çelik FS,Taşkapan Ç,Şahin AD,Yoloğlu S

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00